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Most Devout: 6,906thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 7,310thNicest Citizens: 8,890th
The Empire of
Iron Fist Consumerists Champions of Commerce
Fair but Controlling
Duchess Lila
Influence
Sprat
Region
Civil Rights
Unheard Of
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Skykingdom

Population2.932 billion

CapitalSky City
LeaderDuchess Lila

CurrencyZina
AnimalSnow Leopard

The Empire of Skykingdom is a colossal, orderly nation, ruled by Duchess Lila with an iron fist, and renowned for its aversion to nipples, keen interest in outer space, and zero percent divorce rate. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 2.932 billion Skykingdomians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Sky City. The average income tax rate is 55.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Skykingdomian economy, worth 313 trillion Zinas a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Trout Farming. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 106,914 Zinas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

Glancing at the car radio display while driving is treated as attempted homicide, families waiting for delayed pipe installations hope daily for rain, dinner parties often end in politically charged fist fights, and forty-year-old men are asked for their ID before watching the latest pony cartoon movies. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Skykingdom's national animal is the Snow Leopard, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Skykingdom is ranked 80,745th in the world and 4,163rd in Osiris for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 55.37 Effective Tax Rate.

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Most Devout: 6,906thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 7,310thNicest Citizens: 8,890thMost Compassionate Citizens: 8,974thMost Valuable International Artwork: 9,072ndMost Pacifist: 9,214thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 11,075thMost Cheerful Citizens: 11,707thMost Accessible: 12,561stLongest Average Lifespans: 12,666thHealthiest Citizens: 13,329thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 13,802ndMost Developed: 14,908thTop
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Highest Food Quality: 17,735thLowest Crime Rates: 17,847thMost Conservative: 18,810thLargest Agricultural Sector: 19,241stMost Cultured: 24,621stMost Inclusive: 32,476thSmartest Citizens: 32,994th
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 153rd in the regionTop
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Most Devout: 193rd in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 380th in the regionNicest Citizens: 468th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 469th in the regionMost Pacifist: 511th in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 524th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 534th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 565th in the regionMost Accessible: 597th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 670th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 689th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 708th in the regionMost Developed: 753rd in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 798th in the regionTop
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Highest Food Quality: 906th in the regionMost Conservative: 1,083rd in the regionMost Cultured: 1,270th in the regionMost Inclusive: 1,423rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 1,498th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,516th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1,522nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1,588th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 1,680th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Skykingdom was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Smartest Citizens.
  • : Skykingdom was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Inclusive.
  • : Skykingdom was endorsed by The Triple-Seat of Guhrayen.
  • : Skykingdom was endorsed by The Eccentric Skies of Luna State.
  • : Following new legislation in Skykingdom, forty-year-old men are asked for their ID before watching the latest pony cartoon movies.
  • : Following new legislation in Skykingdom, dinner parties often end in politically charged fist fights.
  • : Skykingdom's influence in Osiris rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
  • : Following new legislation in Skykingdom, families waiting for delayed pipe installations hope daily for rain.
  • : Following new legislation in Skykingdom, glancing at the car radio display while driving is treated as attempted homicide.
  • : Following new legislation in Skykingdom, there has been a series of riots between local cannibals and health food advocates.

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